Associate Veterinarian -Barriefield Animal Hospital

VetStrategy; Kingston; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIN membership

Licensing dues paid

Paid vacation

Health and dental

RRSP matching

Mental health benefits

Personal coaching

Job summary

Barriefield Animal Hospital, part of VetStrategy, is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian in Kingston, Ontario. The role offers an opportunity to work with experienced doctors and RVTs in a well-equipped clinic with in-house lab and ultrasound.

You will join a collaborative team focused on animal health, client education, and compassionate care, in a community with scenic surroundings near the St. Lawrence River.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in veterinary practice.
• Surgery experience is a plus but not required.
• Surgical or dental experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Adaptable to evolving veterinary practices and technologies.
• Capable of handling a variety of cases with composure and professionalism.
• Strong client communication and relationship management.

Skills

Empathy for animals and owners

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

3+ years experience

Job description

Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.

We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises

• Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
• Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
• Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.

Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.

Barriefield Animal Hospital is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics located in Kingston.

We are looking for a full time Associate Veterinarian to join our team of experienced doctors and technicians! If you are a restricted vet with experience, living in Canada, we would love to hear from you.

Minutes away from the beautiful St. Lawrence waterfront, this tucked away town is filled with hiking trails, dog parks, historical museums and so much more. A perfect working town for an individual who loves scenic views and an active lifestyle.

Barriefield is well equipped with updated dental x-ray machine/program, an ultrasound machine as well as the TonoVet Plus and in-house idexx lab machines. Alongside our technology we also have a team composed of 1 full-time DVMs and 3 RVTs.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential, VIN membership, licensing dues paid,
• paid vacation.
• Benefits including health and dental, RRSP matching, mental health benefits, access to personal private coaching.
• We believe in giving back: Make a tangible impact with access to our Care Fund: a yearly allotment for each DVM to use at their discretion, with the potential to make all the difference in a patient’s life.
• Continued Education: Access to training programs, generous CE allowance, workshops, and conferences to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
• Exposure to a wide range of cases that will challenge and enhance your skills with opportunities to work at other clinics.
• Recognition for work well done.
• Generous personal pet policy benefits including food and services.
• Ability to collaborate with a team composed of experienced and passionate professionals on a diverse range of cases.
• Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment equipment to enhance the quality of care.
• Rapid Diagnostic and Decision-Making Skills
• Structured Emergency Protocols
• Flexible 8 shifts possibility of Mon-Thursday work week

What You Bring

• 3+ years experience
• Surgery- Nice to have but not a must
• Dental- nice to have but not a must
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving veterinary practices and technologies.
• Capable of handling a variety of cases and situations with composure and professionalism.
• Relationships are important to you. You easily build strong and trusting relationships with clients, so they come back to see you repeatedly.
• Effective communication: You understand the importance of client relationship management and education in promoting animal health and can remain composed during challenging situations.
• Empathy for animals and their owners is a must.
• You work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment- Everyone on the team is important and has a voice.

VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail].